Penny Machines
Take home a piece of history by selecting your favorite species from a variety of choices at one of our two penny machines in the zoo. Find our machines just outside the Reptile House and at the Zoo exit.

Photo Booth
Freeze a memory of your visit to the Cape May County Park and Zoo with a memento photo only available at the Zoo exit.

Face Painting and Caricature drawing are offered in the Courtyard in the summer, weather pending. Just ask for details inside the gift shop “Ark in the Park”.

PlaygroundsFun for the whole family, just outside the Zoo entrance we have playground equipment for toddlers by the bandstand and older children in the large field.

Picnic PavilionsThe Park features 14 picnic pavilions that can be reserved for your party or family reunion on this website. Find more information under Pavilion Rentals.

Fishing PondRecently upgraded and stocked freshwater ponds at Park Central and Park East offer a relaxing day of fishing for the newcomer as well as the seasoned fishermen. Find NJ State fishing guidelines here.

Wedding Gazebo
Looking for a small outdoor wedding venue with a lovely view for memorable photographs of your special day, especially with the fall foliage? Our Gazebo is an inexpensive location that is sure to please everyone. Find more information under Pavilion rentals.

Tree to Tree Aerial Obstacle Adventure ParkOpen now, the best aerial rope course in New Jersey. There's even a skate board in the sky! Additional information click here

Pavilions are available by permit only with a required fee. Reservations are to be made in advance.

The speed limit is 10 mph inside the Park.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited at all Cape May County Park facilities.

All busses must use the Route 9 entrance to the County
Park and stop at the front information booth for directions and parking
information.

Children visiting the County Park on field trips must be
with chaperones. Please encourage your children to stay with their
group leader. Supervision must be provided to insure proper use of
Playground Equipment.

Outside food items are permitted in the Park only and
may not be brought in the Zoo. Leave all food items in your vehicle or
on your bus until you plan to have your picnic. No food is to be brought
inside the Zoo, but drinks are allowed. A variety of refreshments are
for sale in designated food areas within the Zoo.

Recreational equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited

Never leave personal belongings unattended.

Visitors may not sit, stand on or climb on exhibits, fences, railings or gardens.

Music is permitted at picnic pavilions but should not interfere
with other patrons. Park officials reserve the right to lower the music.

No Pets are allowed on Park and Zoo grounds. Please do not leave your pet in a vehicle. The Cape May County Sheriffs Department patrol all parking lots. Should the officers find your animal has been locked in a vehicle, you may be ticketed and/or a fined. Service animals are permitted with the proper identification.